Recognizing Social Engineering Attacks: How Hackers Trick People (Not Computers) — With Examples, Red Flags, and Protection Tips
If you’re picturing a hoodie-wearing hacker hammering away at code, you’re only seeing half the story. The other half is quieter—and far more common. It’s the phone call from “IT,” the email from your “CEO,” or the text from your “bank” that feels urgent and oddly convincing. That’s social engineering: when attackers hack people before…